Fun Scifi Adventure Chasing Pirate Treasure. This is a fun scifi adventure that takes its cues more from the Dane Maddock universe of David Wood than from a more classic Indiana Jones type – and is actually quite stronger for it. One where Chesler’s real-world diving experience is on full display in its vivid descriptions of diving, and yet one where his inventiveness in creating a wrinkle on the usual time travel trope that is rare if not unique. Indeed, it is this particular wrinkle where the tale is perhaps *most* similar to the Maddock tales – and especially in how this wrinkle ultimately plays out in the endgame-, while still being a tale very much its own.
Much like A.G. Riddle’s own time-bending tales, this is one that will have you begging for more when it ends… and wondering how in the hell Chesler is going to go anywhere at all with this, in the best ways.
A short read full of pirate lore and the aforementioned beautifully vivid diving, this is going to be a great read for guys in particular over the summer (or anytime, but particularly in that “summer mood”), though anyone at all who enjoys a solid adventure with a touch of scifi will also enjoy this book quite well.
Very much recommended.
This review of Chrono Hunt: A Pirate’s Hoard by Rick Chesler was originally written on June 1, 2026.